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Humans need sun on our skin to trigger the production of vitamin D, which is necessary for building bones and teeth.


1,200-year-old seed sprouts


1,200-year-old seed sprouts
Scientists in the United States have successfully germinated four ancient lotus seeds found in a Chinese village. One of them is 1,200 years old-the oldest known seed ever found. They say that the sprouted plants are growing normally. This research could have important implications for ageing in other organisms.



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